Season 8 Episode 8 This week in a multiplayer session of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords we’re tackling Talus Cave and Vaati’s Palace. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 8 Episode 4 This week on Legendary Adventures Podcast we’re talking about sparsely documented development of the first ever Zelda multiplayer game – The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Sources: Minish Cap – 2004 Developer Interview - shmuplations.com https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/04/13/gba-super-nes-ports https://web.archive.org/web/20150716132806/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/24/miyamoto-confirms-new-zelda https://archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-167-june-2003/page/34/mode/1up?view=theater | Developer Information - Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The - Games - Nintendo | (archive.org) https://www.gamedesigngazette.com/2017/12/the-legend-of-zelda-oracle-of.html https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/04/13/gba-super-nes-ports The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia pg. 263 https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-189-march-2005/page/72/mode/1up https://archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-148-november-2001_202301/page/n161/mode/2up Every Super Nintendo port on the Game Boy Advance : r/GameboyAdvance (reddit.com) <B>PGC EXCLUSIVE!</B> Capcom/Nintendo Project! - News - Nintendo World Report Zelda to go multiplayer? - News - Nintendo World Report The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past + Four Swords Preview - Preview - Nintendo World Report Link to the Past - IGN Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - IGN The Legend of Zelda: Link To The Past / Four Swords for Game Boy Advance (vgchartz.com) http://web.archive.org/web/20111015092742/http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/222868/the-legend-of-zelda-four-swords-anniversary-edition-available-for-free-from-september-28/ https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2011/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Four-Swords-Anniversary-Edition-arrives-as-an-exclusive-Nintendo-DSiWare-download-253619.html https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/30/zelda-four-swords-anniversary-edition-back-on-eshop-free-until-feb-2
Season 8 Episode 1 This is the start of Season 8, which is focused on the Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, but that game was released bundled with a remake of the third Zelda Title, A Link to the Past. So, to kick things off we’re going to spend a couple episodes revisiting that game and pointing out some of the changes between the two versions. I’m basing much of these episodes off of my Season 3 scripts – but with some updates, and a few corrections. This episode is focused on the developmeny and Legacy of A Link to the Past. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Source: Discussion Between Miyamoto & Horii - (glitterberri.com) Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – 1992 Interview - shmuplations.com Forgotten Interview With Miyamoto Sheds Light On A Classic Zelda Production | Nintendo Life GlitterBerri's Game Translations » The Men Who Made Zelda – Staff Interview (archive.org) Retro Gamer #135, pgs. 24-26 Super Play interviews Miyamoto about Zelda - Nintendo Forums Interview: Super Mario Galaxy Director On Sneaking Stories Past Miyamoto | WIRED The Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past (Manual) : Nintendo : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive IGN Top 100 Games 2007 | 8 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (archive.org) 10. SNES/GBA Differences: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Versions — StrategyWiki | Strategy guide and game reference wiki
Season 7 Episode 23 This week in Legendary Adventures Podcast we're taking a look at the Legacy of the Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Talkin' Zelda with Mr. Miyamoto - Zelda Gaiden, SW '99 (angelfire.com) The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages Interview with Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi - Game Design Gazette Nintendo continues to talk with more studios about its IP – Nintendo Wire The Big GameCube Interview: Satoru Iwata (GameCube) - IGN Nintendo Could License its IPs to New Third-Party Studios | LevelUp Cadence of Hyrule - Wikipedia Hyrule Warriors - Wikipedia Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Wikipedia https://web.archive.org/web/20020602152337/http://www.nintendo.com/games/gamepage/developerinfo.jsp?gameId=314 Zelda Oracle Series Has GBA Surprise - IGN Zelda Universe (archive.org) Zelda Universe (archive.org) The Legend of Zelda: Error 404 (archive.org) An interview with Yoichi Yamada, the Oracles’ “Zelda-ness” Supervisor | Zelda Universe
Season 7 Episode 22 We’ve saved both the lands of Labrynna and Holodrum, and defeated Twinrova, and Ganon. Now it’s time to look at the world of Oracle of Seasons. defeated Twinrova, and Ganon. Now it’s time to look at the world of Oracle of Seasons. Correction: The Oracle of Seasons and Link's Awakening maps are 16x16 with 256 screens. Oracle of Ages only is 14x14. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Talkin' Zelda with Mr. Miyamoto - Zelda Gaiden, SW '99 (angelfire.com) The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages Interview with Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi - Game Design Gazette Nintendo continues to talk with more studios about its IP – Nintendo Wire The Big GameCube Interview: Satoru Iwata (GameCube) - IGN An interview with Yoichi Yamada, the Oracles’ “Zelda-ness” Supervisor | Zelda Universe Natzu - Zelda Dungeon Wiki, a The Legend of Zelda wiki
Season 7 Episode 21.5 (Bonus Episode) In this bonus episode of Legendary Adventures we take a look at the Hero's Secret, and how players use it in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons. I also break down the secrets found in linked games of Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Sources: Retro Vídeo Games Strategy Guides (Collection) : Nintendo Player Guides, Nintendo of America, Prima Players Guides, Brady Games, VersusBooks, : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Season 7 Episode 21 This week in The Legen of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re confronting General Onox, Twinrova, and the Evil King. But not before we take on a hero’s challenge. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 Episode 20 This week in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re venturing through Holodrum and Labryna to reach the final dungeon – the Sword and Shield Maze. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 Episode 19 This week in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re traveling to the desert in order to set sail on the high seas… no, really! Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 Episode 18 This week in the Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re hunting for gems in order to reach the Tarm Ruins. But not before we see what became of Blossom and Bippin’s son, and trade our way into becoming a straw millionaire – or something like that. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 Episode 17 This week in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re getting a secret item, making some trades, unlocking the power of fall, and venturing into Unicorn’s Cave. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod 1. The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia pg. 250 2. https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-144-may-2001/page/60/mode/2up 3. https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-the-legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-seasons-ages-the-official-nintendo-players-guide/page/16/mode/2up 4. https://shmuplations.com/minishcap2/
Season 7 Episode 16 This week in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re headed to Sunken City, learning to swim, and diving into the Dancing Dragon Dungeon, but not before we do a little exploring first. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
This week in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re saving a certain princess, meeting some animal buddies, going on a date, and braving Spool Swamp before tackling Poison Moth’s Lair. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 Episode 14 This week in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons we’re heading underground to find the Temple of Seasons and surfacing again to brave the second dungeon in the game, Snake’s Remains. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 - Episode 13.6 (Bonus) This is a surprise, unscheduled bonus episode of Legendary Adventures, a Legend of Zela playthrough Podcast. This is Season 7, which is all about The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons. I’ve just started my playthrough of a Linked game of Oracle of Seasons – but on Friday I released a short bonus episode highlighting some of the differences in the start of an unlinked game. I got a few requests to do something similar with the linked opening of Oracle of Ages – so we’re just going to fit that in right here before we get too deep into Oracle of Seasons. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Sources: 1. https://archive.org/details/retro_video_games_stragety_game_guides/The%20Legend%20of%20Zelda%20-%20Oracle%20of%20Ages%20and%20Oracle%20of%20Seasons%20%28Nintendo%20Player%27s%20Guide%20-%202001%29/mode/2up?view=theater 2. Bipin and Blossom's son - Zelda: Oracle of Ages Walkthrough (thonky.com)
Season 7 - Episode 13.5 (Bonus) In this bonus episode I take a look at how different the opening of the game is between a linked game – and an unlinked one. Wednesday’s episode detailed the linked game opening. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 - Episode 13 This week we’re beginning our journey through Oracle of Seasons. This game is of course one of a pair. A duology of games that are each prequel and sequel to each other. We have already completed Oracle of Ages – meaning we’re starting Oracle of Seasons as a linked game. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod
Season 7 - Episode 12 This week I thought it would be fun to take a look at some early story write-ups for The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, and a little more behind the scenes info, including discussion on the creation of promotional art, before we dive into the game itself. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-off releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Sources: Nintendo Space World '99 (archive.org) Hands-on Zelda - IGN Iwata Asks - Volume 2 : The History of Handheld The Legend of Zelda Games - Page 3 (nintendo.com) | Developer Information - Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The - Games - Nintendo | (archive.org) The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages Interview with Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi - Game Design Gazette Gpara.com (archive.org)
Season 7 Episode 11 This week we're taking a look at the world of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-offs releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod Source: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages Interview with Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi - Game Design Gazette
Season 7 Episode 9 This week in Oracle of Ages we’re venturing into unexplored territory to find the ancient tomb and collect the final Essence of Time. Legendary Adventures is a Legend of Zelda playthrough podcast. I’m exploring the evolution of the Zelda game series by playing through each game in release order, excluding spin-offs releases. Follow Legendary Adventures on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryAdventuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryadventurespod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@legendaryadventurespod